Atty. John Charles Ford

Atty. John Charles Ford

John Charles Ford is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil litigation, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1975, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About John Charles Ford at a glance

John Charles Ford is a wills, criminal defense, estate planning, creditor rights, and litigation attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1987). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1987) and Indiana University (A.B., 1975). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Charles Ford is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil litigation, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1975, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

John Charles Ford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Charles Ford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

John Charles Ford is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Indiana →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

John Charles Ford is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Indiana →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Charles Ford is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →

Creditor Rights & Collections

John Charles Ford is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Charles Ford is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Charles Ford

Where is John Charles Ford's law office located?
John Charles Ford's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Charles Ford handle?
John Charles Ford focuses on wills, criminal defense, estate planning, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has John Charles Ford practiced law?
John Charles Ford has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Charles Ford go to law school?
John Charles Ford earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (A.B., 1975).
How can I contact John Charles Ford for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1987
A.B.
Indiana University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1987

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